Recent content by jed1894

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    Major Algae. Need suggestion

    Thanks. I'm going to order a kit tonight. Guess I will researching that the rest of the night since I cannot find my old Taylor box I had. Thanks
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    Major Algae. Need suggestion

    I have a 32500 gallon gunite pool. Chlorine at 0, ph 7.3, cya 55. Sand filter with 1hp Pentair. Usually no problems with this pool but holy smoke now I have problems. First of all, I have no test kit other than the two tube type and strips (I know - useless). However, I have a buddy (best...
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    Crackling noise in my Hayward model S244T multiport valve

    Looks like my filter likes 62 gpm. Not sure, but I think the 1.5hp pentair is over 90.
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    Crackling noise in my Hayward model S244T multiport valve

    I have a crackling type sound (maybe air) coming from the return/discharge port on the multiport valve (SP714). I have cleaned 3 times, replaced the glued in gasket, examined o rings, closed off valves, re-aligned the valve. Etc. it still makes a crackling noise like a pebble is in there. I...
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    Inheirited SWG Pool Cleanup Photojournal

    Re: Inheirited SWG Pool Cleanup Shop vac on the picture you displayed.
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    What maintenance would you do with a pool before refilling?

    Re: Break it to me gently: How bad is this pool; what to do Your pool looks like a dream compared to the one I just drained. My suggestions based on experience with two non-liner pools: 1. I wouldn't paint. I have one painted and every time I clean, the paint comes up in chips. I hate my...
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    Suggestions for my concrete pool repair

    More problems...... I did a little picking today at the cracks (now holes). As you can see from the pictures, the cracks developed into pretty big holes. I could basically pick around the cracks and it just kept coming apart. It's apparent that water has settled behind the pool wall and...
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    Suggestions for my concrete pool repair

    Thanks. I went into Lowes the other day looking for the 2lb can of epoxy. I could not find it, nor could the guy helping me. You would happen to have a brand name so I can look online, would you?
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    Suggestions for my concrete pool repair

    Funny.....I did not notice my son in the background with the bucket on his head.....LOL.
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    Suggestions for my concrete pool repair

    I plan to get to work with a chisel in the next few days. Also, I used this Quikrite stuff (see attached photo) on a different crack and it worked really well. I chiseled open the crack a little and added the Quikrite. It is solid as a rock now and stopped the leaking. I know you guys...
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